Braised Chicken with Lotus Root
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Braised Chicken with Lotus Root

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Chicken with Lotus Root

About This Recipe

This savory beer-braised chicken with lotus root and bell peppers is a flavorful twist on a classic stir-fry. Tender bone-in chicken legs are marinated in a mix of cooking wine, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then pan-fried to golden perfection. The dish gets its rich depth from a fragrant base of scallions and garlic, while lotus root adds a satisfying crunch. Simmered in beer for a tender, umami-packed finish, the chicken absorbs the malty sweetness balanced by rock sugar and a touch of dark soy sauce. Vibrant bell peppers add freshness just before serving, creating a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Quick to prepare yet deeply aromatic, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves hearty, comforting stir-fries with an irresistible sauce.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken legs with bones 400g
The aromatics
  • bell peppers 2 medium (200g)
  • lotus root 1 medium (300g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • scallions 4 stalks (30g)
  • garlic 5 cloves (10g)
  • beer 150ml
  • rock sugar 2 tbsp (20g)
  • chicken powder 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the chicken legs with bones into small pieces, slice the bell peppers, and peel and cut the lotus root into blocks.
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Step 2
Step 2
Marinate the chicken pieces with cooking wine, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce for half an hour.
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Step 3
Heat a wok with a bit more oil than usual.
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Step 4
Add the marinated chicken pieces and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.
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Step 5
Remove the fried chicken pieces and set aside.
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Step 6
Leave some oil in the wok, add scallion segments and garlic slices, and stir-fry until slightly yellow.
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Step 7
Add the fried chicken pieces and lotus root, and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 8
Pour in beer to cover the chicken completely.
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Step 9
Add a small amount of dark soy sauce, salt, a few pieces of rock sugar, and a pinch of chicken powder to season.
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Step 10
Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, then add bell pepper slices and stir-fry evenly before serving.

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